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OU08 YYR

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,965 mi
Last recorded8,965 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YYR
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 8,965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 7,914 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 6,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 6,464 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 5,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 4,947 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 4,438 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 4,178 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust clamp severely corroded and in need of immediate replacement.

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Central Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 3,914 miles

Central Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Mar 2017 3,914 miles

Central Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 3,583 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded Front brake hose fitments. (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 3,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 3,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 3,306 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2012 3,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 2,649 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8?

Based on 9,609 MOT tests across 993 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
993
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 25
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
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OU08 YYR is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 13,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 YYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU08 YYR registered?

OU08 YYR is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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